Why do we drink water after coughing if our windpipe controls our respiratory system and the water goes down our esophagus? 545 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question100.55K December 9, 2022 0 Comments Why do we drink water after coughing if our windpipe controls our respiratory system and the water goes down our esophagus? In: 322 13 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted December 9, 2022 0 Comments A speech therapist recently commented in passing that it really doesn’t do much to dislodge anything irritating and causing the cough, for the reason you mentioned. Maybe it stops you coughing for a few seconds while you swallow? You are viewing 1 out of 13 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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